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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 404.57 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 404.57 and 176.75 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 404.57 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/404.57 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 404.57 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 71,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506.86/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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